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Alphahydroxy acids (AHAs), such as glycolic, lactic, or fruit acids are the mildest of the peel formulas and produce light peels. These types of peels can provide smoother, brighter-looking skin for people who can't spare the time to recover from a phenol or TCA peel. AHA peels may be used to treat fine wrinkling, areas of dryness, uneven pigmentation and acne. Various concentrations of an AHA may be applied weekly or at longer intervals to obtain the best result. An alphahydroxy acid, such as glycolic acid, can also be mixed with a facial wash or cream in lesser concentrations as part of a daily skin-care regimen to improve the skin's texture. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) can be used in concentrations of 20% or 35% and is most commonly used for medium to deep peeling. Fine surface wrinkles, superficial blemishes and pigment problems are commonly treated with TCA. The results of TCA peel are usually less dramatic and not as long-lasting as those of a phenol peel, but the recovery time is significantly shorter. Phenol is the strongest of the chemical solutions and produces the deepest peel. It is used mainly to treat deep facial wrinkles, areas of blotchy or damaged skin caused by sun exposure, or pre-cancerous growths. Since phenol sometimes lightens the treated areas, your skin pigmentation may be a determining factor as to whether or not this is an appropriate treatment for you. For additional information visit this link.
Laser resurfacing, in principle, produces younger looking skin in a similar way as does a chemical peel, and is used to remove areas of damaged or wrinkled skin, minimize the appearance of fine lines, and is also effective in treating facial scars or areas of uneven pigmentation. Laser resurfacing may be performed on the whole face or in specific regions, and is often done in conjunction with other cosmetic operation, such as a facelift or eyelid surgery. The results of the laser in comparison to chemical peels are similar and are mostly dependent on the depth of resurfacing. Recovery time is dependent on the depth of resurfacing. For additional information visit this link.
Lasers can be used effectively to remove surface pigmentation abnormalities, surface blood vessels (birth marks or red skin), and tattoos. By using a specific lasers targeted for the color of the abnormality, the specific color of the abnormality is removed and the surrounding tissue is spared any significant damage. This concept is applied to tattoo removal, sclerotherapy, and treatment of dyschromia.
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Chemical
peels improve the overall appearance of your facial skin by removing the
damaged outer layer, and as a result, facial blemishes, wrinkles and
uneven skin pigmentation are virtually eliminated. A variety of peeling
agents and formulations can be used, but the most consistent and
commonly used agents are alphahydroxy acids (AHAs), trichloroacetic acid
(TCA), and phenol. 
Laser
hair reduction is a safe, effective, and comfortable way to reduce
unwanted facial and body hair for extended periods of time. Areas such
as armpits, the bikini area, face, legs, and back can all be treated
with much more effectiveness and comfort as compared to plucking or
waxing. Although the best results are achieved after several treatments,
immediate results can be seen even after the first treatment. With the
hair reduction lasers, light energy is used to target the skin
structures that make hair, and as a result, fewer hair follicles grow
back, and the ones that do, are finer and less visible. By using a
specific wavelength, the hair follicle can be affected without damage to
the surrounding skin.